Minnesota’s black bears are emerging from their winter dens this time of year, as weather warms and plants and insects return ...

Thousands of black bears live in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Here are some tips for staying safe as they ...

Black bear mating season takes place during the summer, but embryos do not begin to develop until the mother bear enters her ...

People who try to capture or handle a cub are not only risking the cub’s safety, but their own if the mother bear is nearby, ...

· Do take note of your location and call the NC Wildlife Helpline (866-318-2401). If after hours or on weekends, call a ...

As the weather becomes warmer and people become more active outdoors, encounters with bears may increase. The N.C. Wildlife ...

These bear cubs from the Dryden, Ont., area were separated from their mother when their den was accidentally disturbed by logging, says Mike McIntosh of Bear With Us sanctuary. McIntosh has named ...

Officials advise you to remain calm and leave the area if you see a bear den while hiking, walking a dog, or hunting.

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reminds the public to never approach or handle bear cubs. According to the ...

the cubs typically weigh 5 pounds. Young bears grow quickly and can weigh 80 pounds by their first birthdays. Cubs will remain with their mother for about 18 months or until she is ready to mate ...

The North Carolina Wildlife Commission urges the public to contact them if they suspect a bear cub is orphaned.